President David Whitson was the host of a very enjoyable and
relaxed night of magic. He opened with the Zipper Gag Bag followed by a comedy
presentation of Sponge Ball effects that included turning round sponge balls
into sponge cubes, a sponge rabbit and the David Ginn sucker sponge effect
called “The Big Red Hand”.
Joel Howlett performed the Cups and Balls routine
taught to
him by Jim Mc Keague. This is Jim’s take on a classic piece of sleight
of hand magic accompanied by some quirky story telling!! The entire
sequence was perfected by Jim in
his days as a Svengali Deck Pitchman on Fairgrounds and at Festivals.
Next unopened decks of cards were distributed to members
present. These were a gift to the club from George Cornford’s daughter Karen.
David Whitson took the floor once again to
demonstrate some of the magical apparatus he was parting with in his
efforts to down size.
A unique “Radio Rabbit Production” built by the late Barry Whitson and a
card
effect by Tommy Wonder had members fascinated.
An informal session with club Patron Grahame Holstein
finished off the night! Those present enjoyed Graham’s insight into The Elmsley
Count and his Sponge Ball Routine.
A business meeting followed……………….
